Rashmika Mandanna to Shine at 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards
Rashmika Mandanna has been introduced as a presenter on the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo, marking her second stint on the prestigious occasion. The ceremony, celebrating its tenth version, will happen on Could 23 on the Grand Prince Lodge Shin Takanawa, bringing collectively a various lineup of presenters from totally different continents and industries.
The star-studded line-up consists of Japanese actor Asuka Saito, Mexican singer and actor DANNA, cosplayer Enako, actor Kasumi Arimura, comedy duo Mitorizu, actor Nanase Nishino, Brazilian esports host Nyvi Estephan, and Wu-Tang Clan founder RZA. Hollywood actor Winston Duke and Australian singer-songwriter Hannah Bahng are additionally on the record. Rashmika’s inclusion is a testomony to her world recognition, incomes her the title “India’s sweetheart” by Crunchy roll.
Fan voting for the 2026 Crunchy roll Anime Awards is at present open till April 15, with followers in a position to forged their votes every day by way of Crunchy roll, the official Anime Awards web site, and MyAnimeList. The nominees for Anime of the Yr embody DAN DA DAN Season 2, Gachiakuta, My Hero Academia Last Season, Takopi’s Authentic Sin, The Apothecary Diaries Season 2, and The Summer season Hikaru Died.
The ceremony will characteristic musical tributes, with Japanese singer Dean Fujioka opening the present with Historical past Maker from Yuri!!! on ICE, and rock band Porno Graffitti performing a tribute to have fun the tenth anniversary of My Hero Academia. Voice actor Sally Amaki and entertainer Jon Kabira will return as hosts for this yr’s ceremony.
